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#3ResearcherFoundation Models & LLMs
Yann LeCun
Meta AI / NYU
"Our intelligence is what makes us human, and AI is an extension of that quality."
Biography
Turing Award 2018. VP & Chief AI Scientist at Meta. Invented CNNs. Left Meta in 2026 for independent world model lab.
💡 My Take
LeCun is the rare figure who combines deep technical contribution (CNNs) with relentless public engagement. His debates with AI doomers on X/Twitter are legendary. His 'world model' vision for AI — learning like babies through observation — represents a fundamentally different path from pure language models. Worth following closely.
Key Influence
Invented CNNs. Chief AI Scientist at Meta. Most vocal public debater on AI trajectory.
📄 Research Papers
🎙️ Videos & Interviews
Awards & Recognition
2018 Turing Award, Legion of Honour (France), IEEE Neural Network Pioneer Award